About

Engineer.
Builder.
Thinker.

Software Engineer with a systems-first mindset. I build scalable products, architect robust backends, and ship experiences that hold up at scale - shaped by a breadth of real-world engineering across 20+ countries.

Hiruna Gallage
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Open to opportunities
100+
Projects Delivered
20+
Industries
1yr 4mo
at Olee AI LLC
2022
BSc Software Eng.

Philosophy

How I think about software

01

Systems First

I don't write features - I architect systems. Every line of code is a decision about scalability, maintainability, and long-term product health.

02

Product Thinking

Technical excellence without product insight ships the wrong thing fast. I care deeply about why we're building something, not just how.

03

Global Perspective

Having delivered 100+ projects for organizations across 20+ countries, I bring a global understanding of diverse product contexts, distributed teams, and international engineering standards.

Experience

Engineering Journey

Olee AI

Olee AI LLC

Feb 2025 – Present

1yr 4mo · Full-time · On-site

Colombo, Sri Lanka

Software Engineer

Aug 2025 - Present
  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable full-stack applications using modern web technologies.
  • Build and integrate RESTful APIs, backend services, and cloud-based solutions to support business requirements.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software while maintaining performance, security, and reliability standards.
  • Participate in system architecture discussions, code reviews, technical planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Optimize application performance, troubleshoot production issues, and ensure smooth deployment processes.
  • Contribute to AI-powered products, automation workflows, and modern software engineering practices.
System ArchitectureFull-Stack DevelopmentAPI DevelopmentCloud SolutionsCode ReviewAI Integration

Intern – Software Engineer

Feb 2025 – Jul 2025 · 6 mos
  • Assisted in the development and maintenance of web applications across frontend and backend systems.
  • Worked within Agile development teams, participating in sprint planning, daily standups, and feature delivery.
  • Developed and integrated APIs, implemented new features, and fixed application issues to improve user experience.
  • Collaborated with senior engineers through code reviews, testing, debugging, and deployment activities.
  • Gained hands-on experience in software architecture, version control, and modern development workflows.
  • Contributed to building scalable production-ready applications while learning industry best practices.
Frontend DevelopmentBackend DevelopmentAgileAPI IntegrationCode ReviewTesting

Software Engineer

2020 – 2024

Independent · Remote · University & Early Career

Alongside my degree, I independently designed and shipped 100+ full-stack systems for organizations across 20+ countries - spanning SaaS platforms, e-commerce, automation, and AI-integrated products. Solving real engineering problems repeatedly and at breadth built a depth of technical intuition and product judgment that accelerated my professional growth well beyond the classroom.

ReactNext.jsNode.jsTypeScriptPostgreSQLDockerAWS

Expertise

Technical Skills

Languages

JavaScriptTypeScriptPythonJavaSQL

Frontend

ReactNext.jsTailwind CSSHTML/CSS

Backend

Node.jsExpress.jsREST APIsGraphQL

Database

PostgreSQLMongoDBSupabaseMySQLRedis

DevOps

GitDockerLinuxCI/CDAWS

Practices

AgileCode ReviewTestingDocumentation

Background

Education

Cardiff Metropolitan University

Cardiff Metropolitan University

BSc (Hons) Software Engineering, Information Technology

2.1 - 2nd Class Upper Division

Completed a Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, building a strong foundation in computing and software engineering principles. Complemented academic learning with self-driven study and hands-on projects, strengthening problem-solving, analytical thinking, and modern software development skills for real-world, scalable solutions.

Achievements

DevHeads 2024 Buildathon - FinalistBallerina Coding Challenge - FinalistBenchmark 3.0 - FinalistIEEE Member
Nalanda College Colombo

Nalanda College Colombo

GCE Advanced Level (A/L)

During my time at Nalanda College, I was deeply involved in extracurricular leadership and community activities, which played a vital role in my personal and professional development. These experiences helped me build strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills - learning to collaborate effectively with diverse groups, coordinate events, and take responsibility within student-led initiatives.

Activities & Societies

Prefect Guild - Senior Executive PrefectRoad Safety - Senior Field OfficerMarine Engineering Association - Asst. TreasurerAutomobile & Eng. Club - EditorComputer Society - EditorYoung Inventors Society - EditorAgri Science Society - EditorParanormal Society - EditorSinhala Literature Society - Editor

Recognition

Achievements

Finalist - DevHeads 2024 Buildathon

ICBT Campus

Finalist - Ballerina Coding Challenge

WSO2 & IEEE UoM

Finalist - Benchmark 3.0

SLIIT

Credentials

Certifications

Neo4j Certified Professional

Neo4j

Postman API Fundamentals Student Expert

Postman

Docker Basics to Advanced

Udemy

Spring Boot & Microservices

Udemy

GenAI 101 with Pieces

Pieces

Custom Copilot & Linux on Windows

Microsoft Learn

Community

Giving Back

Organizing Committee

IEEE CodeX Sri Lanka

Chief Editor

NJOBA '22 Group

Student Member

IEEE & IEEE CS

Community Moderator

Devs.LK

Let's work together.

Open to software engineering opportunities, technical discussions, and professional networking.